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Native English speaker who loves children is welcome into our lovely family farm in Marsac, France

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a horse farm near Angoulême, in the Charente region. As a family, we live close to nature, try to produce our own fruit and veg and enjoy the outdoors - horse-riding, cycling, swimming, playing board games, camping. We enjoy spending time in our little patch of paradise :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am originally german-italian and moved to France 15 years ago. I grew up in the Middle-East, Africa and the UK. We spent 4 years renovating this 18th century farm and continue to improve the 30 hectars of land each year.

    We can share natural building and gardening skills. Over the years we have hosted many workawayers and volunteers and we have always enjoyed these exchanges.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for one volunteer, who is prepared to stay for the whole of summer: 3 months from the beginning of June to the end of August - we are not able to accommodate shorter stays as we would like to have some continuity over the summer and get to know you :) . Ideally, you are a native english speaker, who is interested in gardening, enjoys cooking vegetarian food for the family (and every now and then some good quality meat) and can help around the garden and our private household. Our son is 7 years old and we would love for him to also learn some english during the summer.

    You are independent, responsible, energetic and enjoy nature and children. You love getting up early, watching the sun rise over the fields and listen to nature waking up around you. On some mornings you will be helping out in the kitchen garden, others in the house, or spend some time teaching Elias english... The idea is to work as a team. Work hard, play hard!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are looking for someone who wants to learn French and will speak English with us and our son aged 7 years old. Ideally a native english speaker....

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be sleeping in a room in the main farm house. We will prepare our meals together or take turns preparing them - we eat organic, local food and veggies from our garden!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is the ideal position for a horse-lover! We have 16 horses on site, who all live on a paddock paradise trail (active stabling). For a good, sensitive rider there could be a possibility for riding one of our livery horses. We are located amidst 30 hectares of fields and forest. Only 20 minutes walk through nature is our local river for swimming, which we visit daily in summer. Angouleme is a 12 minute car drive - there are possibilities for organising lifts to town and back via Blablacars, or we can take you on the days when go in! Bordeaux is a 30 minute train ride away. The atlantic coast a 1,5 hour drive.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space to park your van around the farm

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a charming stone house with a vibrant pink rose bush and a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a stone building, archway, and bench, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery on a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a meeting or discussion, with some individuals speaking and others listening attentively. The scene appears to be a formal gathering.
A young child in a yellow raincoat and boots stands next to a dark brown horse in a grassy field, wearing a blue helmet.
The image shows a family of three sitting on a wooden platform in front of a small wooden structure, with trees in the background.
The image shows a family of three wearing hard hats in a cave, with the woman on the left, man in the middle, and child on the right, all looking at the camera.
The image depicts a serene scene of a large house with a fenced yard, featuring a prominent tree and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a group of children and adults hiking on a trail, with the children wearing backpacks and carrying walking sticks, surrounded by trees and foliage.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a tree, a house, and a fence, with the sun shining through the tree's leaves.
The image depicts a serene river scene, featuring a tranquil body of water, lush green trees, and a subtle watermark reading "workaway.info" in the center.

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